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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.50, 671.38 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.50, 671.38 and 265.45 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.50 : 671.38 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.50/671.38 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.50x = 671.38 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.50x = 178,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,218.63/486.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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